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Missouri Senate votes to block federal gun law enforcement JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri senators on Thursday passed a bill to block local police from enforcing federal gun laws, sending the bill to the House just hours before lawmakers' Friday deadline. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Bill to speed Evergy, Ameren's move to clean energy wins Missouri legislative approval Legislation that would allow Missouri utility companies to speed their transition to renewable energy is on its way to Gov. Mike Parson's desk just a day before the General Assembly's session ends. by Allison Kite, Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Push for disclosure of medical marijuana records runs into veto threat An effort by lawmakers to require disclosure of ownership information for businesses granted medical marijuana licenses was derailed Thursday, when state regulators suggested a possible gubernatorial veto. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Medicaid provider taxes imperiled as compromise on abortion issues eludes lawmakers The pathway to renewing provider taxes essential to funding Medicaid before Missouri lawmakers adjourn for the year became narrower Thursday afternoon, when issues raised by abortion opponents forced removal of the taxes from a health care bill. by Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

State lawmakers pass safeguards for boarding schools JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Missouri would gain greater oversight of unlicensed residential care facilities for children under legislation that won final approval Thursday following allegations of long-running abuse at some boarding schools. by Associated Press Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Economic development organization elects board The Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership (JCREP) took a step toward formally beginning work. by Michael Shine Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Some Republicans pushing to change primary elections Missouri Republicans are pushing for changes in the state's primary elections to require a runoff if no candidate garners more than 50 percent of the vote. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Legislature passes bill regulating residential homes A local lawmaker's bill intended to protect children passed both chambers Thursday and awaits the governor's signature. by Joe Gamm Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Dueling COVID-19 liability bills surface in final days of sessions It's a race to the finish to see which version of a dueling set of COVID-19 liability bills will find its way to the governor's desk before the Missouri Legislature adjourns for the year at 6 p.m. today. by Tessa Weinberg, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Bill targeting protesters who block traffic close to approval A push to crack down on protesters who block roadways, penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation for misconduct is on the precipice of clearing the Missouri Legislature — though Senate Democrats vow to fight to kill it. by Rebecca Rivas, The Missouri Independent Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Parson helps recognize Morgan County WRC certification VERSAILLES — A multi-year process culminated Thursday as Morgan County's school district superintendents, local elected officials, Chamber of Commerce members and special guest Gov. Mike Parson celebrated the county's new Certified Work Ready Community (WRC) status at Morgan County R-2's Performing Arts Center. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

State Tech ranked nation's fourth best community college State Technical College of Missouri was recently ranked as the fourth best community college in the nation. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Concrete work to close lane of U.S. 50 Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be replacing concrete next week in various areas along U.S. 50 west of Jefferson City. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Hy-Vee giving free vaccines to 12- to 15-year-olds Hy-Vee Inc. announced Thursday all Hy-Vee pharmacy locations are administering free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12-15, per the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Plans moving ahead for Grant Street, MSP roads Officials are moving ahead with two joint Jefferson City and Cole County roadway projects linked to new developments on the east side of the Capital City. by Michael Shine Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

State recognizes employee teams State employees' diverse approaches to solving problems for their departments earned them recognition Thursday morning. by Joe Gamm Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Bridge collapse cleanup planned Debris from a bridge that collapsed last August will likely be removed from the Maries River by later this summer, Osage County officials said. by Jeff Haldiman Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Battallion members reunion canceled A planned reunion of members from the 816th Field Artillery Battalion and the 84th Howitzer Battalion has been canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Russellville students win writing contest to stop drug abuse RUSSELLVILLE — Four Cole R-1 High School students were recognized Thursday for their writing to stop drug abuse. by Layne Stracener Published May. 14 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri passes bill to limit police use of chokeholds Missouri's Legislature on Thursday passed a wide-ranging bill that would, among other things, limit when police can use chokeholds, in an effort to respond to the outcry over police violence. by Associated Press Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:50pm

Missouri withdraws submitted plan for Medicaid expansion Missouri will not expand Medicaid coverage to working-age adults on July 1 because lawmakers refused to include funding for the health care program in the state budget, Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday. by Rudi Keller, The Missouri Independent Published May. 13 2021 @ 8:45am

4 students win prizes in essay contest Four students from separate high schools won $250 each in an essay contest sponsored by In a Flash and several partner agencies. by Joe Gamm Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri lawmakers add police 'bill of rights' to legislation Missouri lawmakers added a "Police Bill of Rights" amendment to an uncontroversial Senate bill in session Wednesday. by Judy Lucas, Missouri News Network Published May. 13 2021 @ 12:05am